After a lot of thought I’ve decided to pause the podcast and live Alcoholiday groups (just cannot bring myself to say end them, because, who knows?) It’s been a great run of 200+ podcasts and 42ish Alcoholidays (wow!!) I just celebrated my 5 years of alcohol freedom and I’m ready to focus in a different direction. What that is- I don’t know yet, but I do know I need to be part of something bigger than me and have meaningful in real life connection and community.  

In this last podcast I reflect on my last 5 years of sobriety and ATP and go into more of an explanation of making this decision. 

Thank you so much for listening and being part of the ATP community. I just can't express my thanks enough. I would not have kept doing this if it weren't for you all. Please remember- you are not broken and you can change.  

Much love and gratitude, 

Deb 

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Sober Powered Host Gillian Tietz returns to the podcast! Getting sober in 2019 inspired Gill to start her podcast where she utilizes her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it’s so hard to stop drinking. In addition to being the host of the Sober Powered Podcast and teaching anger management, Gill is a chemistry professor at a university in Boston. 

We talk about:  

Find Gill: https://www.soberpowered.com  @sober.powered 

Listen to Gill on ATP Episode 25  Sober Powered with Gill Tietz - Alcohol Tipping Point - Apple Podcasts  

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Welcome to today’s episode. I'm excited to have Dr. Brooke Scheller back. She's a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, founder of Functional Sobriety, and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink. Inspired by her own sobriety journey in 2021, Dr. Scheller has transformed alcohol recovery through nutrition and functional medicine.  

Her June 2023 episode was the most listened ever! We discussed alcohol's health effects, cravings and gut health, top nutrition tips, sugar vs. alcohol, and healing after sobriety.  

Today, Dr. Scheller answers more questions on using nutrition to heal physical and mental health, especially related to drinking.  

We cover:  

Listen to 2023 ATP episode with Dr. Brooke:  How to Quit Drinking and Heal Your Body 

Find Dr. Brooke:  www.functionalsobriety.com @drbrookescheller 

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Jen Lee Hirst returns to the podcast! Jen is a sobriety coach, speaker, and creator of Lighthouse Sobriety. She has one of the best sober Instagram accounts @jenleehirst where she shares tips and inspiration for changing your drinking.  

Jen is here to talk about how routines and rituals can help when you first give up drinking (whether for a break or forever.) These routines are great no matter where you are on your drinking journey. 

We talk about:

Find Jen: 
www.joinlighthousesobriety.com @jenleehirst Listen to Jen’s Habit episode on ATP: Top Six Daily Habits to Focus - Alcohol Tipping Point - Apple Podcasts 

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Join the growing health trend of giving up alcohol for a month. Dry January has shown to improve sleep, save money, and improve health. An alcohol-free month has a lot of benefits. Research published in the British Medical Journal showed one month off alcohol lowers blood pressure, reduces diabetes risk, lowers cholesterol and reduces levels of cancer-related proteins in the blood. Listen to this episode to get tips to make your Dry January (or any dry month) a success. 

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In this episode, I share a recording of a class I gave about how to cultivate more joy in our lives. I talk about what joy really means, how it can help our physical and mental health, barriers to joy, and ways to enhance everyday joy. I hope this brings you some holiday cheer.  

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Today’s episode features Benoit Kim, a US army veteran, Penn-educated former policymaker turned psychotherapist, and host of the Discover More podcast. Benoit shares his personal experience of quitting alcohol four years ago and healing trauma through psychedelic-assisted therapy.  

We talk about: 

Find Benoit: Discovermorepodcast.com @discovermorepodcast 

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On the podcast are Carrie Hoffman and Zach Minnich- my first couple on the show! Carrie and Zach are the travel and adventure obsessed couple behind Bigger Life Adventures- which hosts alcohol free yoga retreats and adventure tours. They’ve both had their share of struggles with substance abuse and poor coping mechanisms. After deciding enough was enough at different times, they found new life through sobriety and a spiritual program of recovery which has included the 12 steps, Buddhism, adventure, plant medicine, and yoga. They’re dedicated to breaking stigmas against addiction in this world and passing on the hope and freedom of sobriety to others with the same struggle. 

We chat about: 

Find Carrie and Zach: www.biggerlifeadventures.com 
@biggerlifeadventures 

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This episode features Jenni Harmon, a married mom of two boys who has served in the military, spent a decade in corporate America, and dedicated many years as a stay-at-home mom. For the past seven years, Jenni has been teaching yoga and mindfulness workshops while also creating and selling art. She is currently writing her first book. 

In her early 40s, Jenni experienced a profound shift. Tired of sitting around and drinking, she realized life was slipping by, prompting a significant change. This turning point, which she calls her midlife awakening, began with one word that sparked a journey of self-discovery. Jenni started questioning every decision in her life, including her choice to drink alcohol. She recounts her journey from a routine marred by alcohol to a fulfilling life marked by yoga, mindfulness, and artistic expression. This episode delves into her transformation, from struggles with moderation to the lasting impact of the word ‘unapologetic’ on her life. 

We chat about:  

Find Jenni:  https://www.jenniharmon.com/ @unapologetic_af_living

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On the show is my Boston Boozeless Bestie, Carol Cunningham. Carol is an Artist/Crafter, wife of a retired fire fighter, mother of 4 boys and alcohol free badass. I first met Carol when she joined the February Alcoholiday in 2022 and we’ve become friends since then. Carol shares her journey of becoming alcohol-free, highlighting the importance of self-compassion, education, and community support. Her story is one of transformation and empowerment, offering inspiration and practical insights for those considering a change in their relationship with alcohol. 

We chat about: 

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